naija news today 070919

In this interview with a freelance journalist, Ruona Meyer, the Nigerian Ambassador to Germany, Yusuf Tuggar, insists that the attack on ex-deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, by members of the separatist group, IPOB, is a crime and an act of terrorism. He challenges the German...

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says President Muhammadu Buhari can no longer be referred to as “Baba go slow”. He stated this in reference to the term, ‘Baba Go Slow’ used by critics of the pace of Buhari’s government during his first term. During …...

The federal government has pushed aside the suggestion that Nigeria should severe diplomatic ties with South Africa over the spate of xenophobic attacks on foreign nationals, … Read more via Thisdaylive – https://ift.tt/2HSi2kt Get More Nigeria Political News

La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has disclosed that he wants both Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and former Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho back in the Spanish top-flight league. According to him, Ronaldo and Mourinho are ‘great’ personalities that have and will promote the La...

Roma defender Chris Smalling says racism is “unacceptable” and “should not be stood for”, in his first press conference since joining the Italian club from Manchester United.... read more via TODAY – https://ift.tt/2ZGcR1X Get More Nigeria Sports News

Premier League player of the month of August nominees saw Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki make the club. According to the Premier League official website, the 29-year-old Pukki, who has netted five times in four matches so far is joined by Manchester City’s trio of Sergio Aguero, Raheem...

The Federal Government has approved the request for the construction of a new International Airport in Ebonyi State, south-east Nigeria. Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika conveyed the approval in a letter to Governor David Umahi. In a letter signed on his behalf by the Director Safety and...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, Friday said it has commenced an investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves, four Vessels, one Barge and two wooden Boats allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering. The suspects and Vessels were handed over to...

The police have cast a dragnet to apprehend those who would buy items looted from stores and shops during Tuesday’s protests against xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa... Read more via TODAY – https://ift.tt/2PPdQIB Get More Nigeria Metro News

Air Peace Airline’s plan to evacuate Nigerians in South Africa from September 6, 2019, suffered a major setback as most of those interested in returning home, have expired passports. Mr Allen Onyema, the Chairman of Air Peace, made the revelation in Lagos.... Read more via Instablog9ja –...

Since the introduction of financial technology (fintech) firms to the Nigerian financial services ecosystem, the story has never been the same. These companies came with a special kind of innovation that has broken down many barriers and made a lot of things possible... Read more via...

For young people in some of the world’s most advanced countries, the career growth trajectory is always in the following order: graduate from school, move to your favourite city, land a dream job, and work towards your promotion. For young Nigerians, however, the reality is completely...

Hours after Standard Chartered Bank has refuted the claim, stating that it is not owned by a South African company. Adams Oshiomhole listed Standard Chartered Bank as one of the South African companies operating in Nigeria, The lender in a statement sent to Nairametrics admitted that it’s a …...

The federal government has approved the request of the Ebonyi State Government for the construction of a new International Airport in the state. Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, conveyed the approval in a letter to Ebonyi State Governor, Mr. David Umahi, yesterday.... Read more via...

Nigerian English American actor David Oyelowo and his Jessica celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. The filmmaker, who has quickly become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents, took to his Instagram page on... via The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News –...

Woody Allen has spoken up about the backlash he’s faced since #MeToo movement, saying that he believes he should be the ‘poster boy’ for the movement due to his track record of working with actresses. Speaking with France24, the controversial director who allegedly raped his adopted daughter...

The rapper took to her Twitter yesterday to announce her new capsule collection with top designer Fendi. “Oct 14 on... via Olisa.tv – https://ift.tt/2A0yOJO Get more Nigeria Entertainment News

Last week Google disclosed a large-scale hacking effort that it said targeted users of Apple devices. It was a bombshell story. But now Apple … Read more via BBC News – https://ift.tt/2N18NCT Get more World News